Are You Underspending?
May 8, 2024
Overspending. We've all done it. We've spent money we didn't have on things we didn't need but that made us feel better in the moment. Or we've lacked intentionality in our finances and ended up...
Read ArticleThe Good Sense Movement believes that financial stewardship is a key component of Christian discipleship. But many churches struggle to disciple their congregations in this important area. As a result, we’re passionate about helping churches to train their congregations in God-honoring stewardship.
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Teaching your congregation about stewardship is hard for several reasons.
Training your congregation in stewardship is a challenge. Many people don’t think of finances as a key area of Christian discipleship. Others are, well, a bit jaded when they hear the word “stewardship”. They equate stewardship with giving and have never thought of it more broadly. So they tune out when the topic comes up.
Some in your congregation are struggling silently with ongoing financial pressure and even crisis. They’re ashamed of bad decisions or maybe lifestyle choices that have led them into serious debt. They need help, but they don’t know where to turn.
Others in your congregation are doing OK financially – even well-off. So when you talk about a program to train them in financial stewardship, they don’t sense a need. They’re not in debt, so why would they need help?
Good Sense has the resources, the program, and the expertise you need to overcome these obstacles and equip your congregation holistically in Biblical stewardship.
Believers in your congregation need a holistic, Biblical understanding of financial stewardship. They need to recognize that money is the chief rival God in our culture and they need to choose between serving money and serving God. Since their hearts will follow their treasure, they need to put their treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:21-24).
Some of your members need to experience God’s grace when it comes to finances – forgiveness for mistakes and decisions. Some even need a mentor to help them on the path to financial stability. Others need to be challenged to consider the kingdom impact their resources (which really belong to God) could be making.
This is where Good Sense comes in. We have the programs, the resources, and the experience to help you equip your congregation – your entire congregation – in Biblical stewardship. With over 40 years’ experience serving churches of all sizes, we have the expertise to guide and support you as you disciple your people in this key area.
Good Sense offerings to equip your congregation in Biblical stewardship
Disciple your entire congregation in Biblical stewardship with this app-driven program, regardless of their financial circumstances. Includes resources for couples, small groups, and more!
Learn moreOur FreedUp Launch Kit contains all the resources you need for a successful program launch – preparation and marketing materials, group facilitator guides, sermon outlines, a video library, and more!
Learn moreTrain financial coaches to guide those in your congregation who are struggling financially to a place of stability and faithful stewardship with this online course. Financial expertise not required!
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View All Blog PostsMay 8, 2024
Overspending. We've all done it. We've spent money we didn't have on things we didn't need but that made us feel better in the moment. Or we've lacked intentionality in our finances and ended up...
Read ArticleMay 1, 2024
It happens. The unexpected medical expense. The sudden car breakdown. That appliance finally wearing out. These kinds of unpleasant surprises happen to all of us. And, if we're honest, we often look back on how...
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table of Contents Treading Water Stewardship Tenet: God Owns it all Steps to Clarity Clarify Current Spending Clarify Key Goals Clarify the Plan Clarify Priorities Stewardship Keys Key Principles Key Practices Key Posture Key Perspective...
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Last week, we admitted that financially, we often do things we don’t really want to, and neglect things we want to do. But that isn't the end of the problem. We keep acting this way,...
Read ArticleApril 17, 2024
Paul lamented that he didn't do the things he wanted to, and did the things he didn't want to (Romans 7). For many of us, that sums up our financial lives. We want to make...
Read ArticleMay 8, 2024
Overspending. We've all done it. We've spent money we didn't have on things we didn't need but that made us feel better in the moment. Or we've lacked intentionality in our finances and ended up...
Read ArticleMay 1, 2024
It happens. The unexpected medical expense. The sudden car breakdown. That appliance finally wearing out. These kinds of unpleasant surprises happen to all of us. And, if we're honest, we often look back on how...
Read ArticleApril 28, 2024
table of Contents Treading Water Stewardship Tenet: God Owns it all Steps to Clarity Clarify Current Spending Clarify Key Goals Clarify the Plan Clarify Priorities Stewardship Keys Key Principles Key Practices Key Posture Key Perspective...
Read ArticleApril 24, 2024
Last week, we admitted that financially, we often do things we don’t really want to, and neglect things we want to do. But that isn't the end of the problem. We keep acting this way,...
Read ArticleApril 17, 2024
Paul lamented that he didn't do the things he wanted to, and did the things he didn't want to (Romans 7). For many of us, that sums up our financial lives. We want to make...
Read ArticleFreedUp helps us be intentional about how we manage our money based on spiritual principles. It helps us focus on what we value.
FreedUp allowed me to start conversations with my partner I would have never known to bring up. Brought a deeper meaning to finances.
FreedUp is a well structured program that deepens finanical knowledge based on Biblical principles. The small group discussion not only enriches the program but deepens the friendships among the group. It is well worth the commitment, at all points of life.
I recently retired so my finances are different than they have been and a bit unknown, so I feel like I have a better understanding of my finances in the future.
Wow. I am relieved that I have a different perspective on debt from my experience with FreedUp. Finally, I am hearing something new and realistic.
After personally experiencing the new Freedup stewardship curriculum with my congregation, I realized this resource has great potential to help people on their personal financial journey. And, I want to help do whatever we can to get the word out on this wonderful resource.
I loved the giving week of the program. I’ve heard giving described as “giving to get” so often, that I really had an a-ha moment when it was described as a heart posture by the program.
This came as part of a great awakening for me to lead the way God would expect me to lead. I was not being a good steward of what God had given me. When I became more obedient to what God was asking me to do, and as I became more generous, He has continued to take care of me. It [FreedUp] totally changes the way you manage the talents God has given you
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